Law firm Stephenson Harwood LLP has strengthened its real estate team with the addition of partner Catriona Berman, who joins the firm's London office.

Berman has considerable experience advising clients on high value real estate investment, development and finance transactions. She joins Stephenson Harwood from Goodwin, where she was a partner, and brings more than 15 years of experience.

"Our real estate group has grown significantly over the past five or so years and we have established a strong reputation in real estate investment, development and finance, particularly at the complex and high value end of the market. Catriona’s arrival reflects our intention to continue to grow and to win market share,” said Stephenson Harwood partner Jonathon Wilkes, who leads the firm's real estate practice. "Catriona's considerable experience of advising sophisticated clients on high profile transactions will be of great value as we broaden our client base."

Stephenson Harwood's London-based real estate team has international expertise and is unique in offering a full real estate service from the City. The team advises major property companies, institutional investors, banks, hotel groups, public sector organisations and corporate occupiers, all over the world.